The Beast in the Cellar
1971, English. Directed by James Kelley.
A chill-filled festival of horror!
Soldiers in a rural English town are being brutally murdered by an unknown creature. Two nearby sisters realise they might understand what's happening.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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4.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- James KelleyDirector
- Beryl ReidEllie Ballantyne
- Flora RobsonJoyce Ballantyne
- John HamillAlan Marlow
- Tessa WyattNurse Sutherland
- T. P. McKennaDet. Chief Sup. Paddick
- Vernon DobtcheffNewsmith
- John KellandSgt. Young
- David DodimeadDr. Spencer
- Christopher ChittellBaker
- Peter CrazeRoy
- Dafydd HavardStephen Ballantyne
- Gail LidstoneYoung Ellie
Details
- Released
- 14 April 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Kelley
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The Beast in the Cellar: quick answers
Is The Beast in the Cellar worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast in the Cellar?
The Beast in the Cellar runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Beast in the Cellar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast in the Cellar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast in the Cellar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Beast in the Cellar yet.
Which OTT platform is The Beast in the Cellar on?
The Beast in the Cellar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast in the Cellar?
If you liked The Beast in the Cellar, try Cheat, The Evil, Whisper.
Who directed The Beast in the Cellar?
The Beast in the Cellar (1971) was directed by James Kelley and stars Beryl Reid, Flora Robson, John Hamill.